Inventory Accounting Specialist

Location: Hannover

Department: Controlling 

As an Inventory Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of all inventory-related financial data at Sonova Consumer Hearing (Sennheiser brand). You will monitor and record inventory transactions globally, identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. In this role, you'll act as a trusted partner to internal and global stakeholders, supporting continuous process improvement and operational excellence. 

More about the role 

• Analyze and optimize global inventory control processes. 
• Record and validate inventory movements, valuations, and transfer prices. 
• Perform intercompany profit elimination and ensure data integrity. 
• Support and document valuation methodologies and process improvements. 
• Conduct regular inventory inspections and audits. 
• Monitor inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting. 
• Prepare detailed inventory and cost analysis reports for management. 
• Support monthly and annual financial closing activities. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements. 
• Provide insights and recommendations for inventory optimization and cost reduction. 

More about you 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. 
• Several years of finance experience, including at least 1 year in inventory accounting. 
• Strong knowledge of inventory controlling and intercompany processes. 
• Proficiency in transfer pricing and cost analysis. 
• Fluent English skills; German knowledge is a plus. 
• Hands-on mentality with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Experience with Oracle JDE ERP or similar systems. 
• Independent, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to work. 

(Equivalent knowledge or skills acquired through other means will also be considered.) 

Why Join Sonova?  

At Sonova, we offer more than just a job — we offer a chance to make an impact. You'll join a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas matter and your leadership shapes how we serve our customers. With our modern office spaces, focus on employee development, and strong company values, you'll be empowered to grow both personally and professionally.  

Make an impact that resonates. Join Sonova and help us bring the world closer through better hearing. 

More about what we offer  

Sonova is one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of competence development opportunities for both your professional and personal growth, and there are exceptional opportunities for advancement through individual development plans.  

Sonova Consumer Hearing is an FMCG function within Sonova Group, devoted to incredible sound experience given by the Sennheiser headphones, soundbars and more. Sonova Consumer Hearing is headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Even though the position is limited in time, it gives a possibility to enter the Sonova group and thus create more career opportunities in the future. 

Your application 

Please send in your application via our recruitment system, this allows us to manage your personal data in a safe way as well as ensuring your application is reviewed in a structured and efficient way. Please note that we are reviewing applications on regular basis. 

We look forward to hear more about you